Civil Engineer- Water Project

Job Title : Licensed Engineer

Duration : 12 Months contract

Hours : This is on-call support job not 5 / 40

Location : Reno, NV 89512

This is a part time role. Hours are not fixed as state will call them whenever they have any project)

Pay Rate : $43 / Hour on w2 without any benefits.

Job Description :

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Full Performance (These may be acquired on the job and are needed to perform the work assigned.

Knowledge of : Department / division policies and procedures.

• Building codes, public health and safety regulations, and engineering standards and criteria adopted by Washoe County, the Health District and the Cities of Reno and Sparks relating to sewer, reclaim water, wastewater, streets and roads, flood plain management, drainage and other commercial, industrial or residential construction.
• Nevada Revised Statutes related to professional engineering assignments and responsibilities.
• Principles of project management and coordination.
• Computer software specific to the department / division

Ability to :

Plan, organize, coordinate and carry out a variety of complex professional engineering projects. Negotiate with consultants, developers and contractors.

Make effective presentations to staff, governing boards, elected officials and outside design professionals. Implement county and departmental policies, procedures, standards and codes

Knowledge of :

Principles and practices of civil engineering.

Modern methods and techniques of design and implementation of a variety of construction and maintenance projects (including use of applicable computer hardware / software applications).

Ability to :

• Calculate time, material and cost estimates, and determine scheduling requirements for major Community
• Services Department and District Health projects.
• Perform economic evaluations of assessment districts and assessment distributions.
• Adapt approved engineering methods and standards to the design and construction of a variety of Community Services Department and District Health projects.
• Perform technical research and provide accurate advice on resolving engineering problems as they relate to
• compliance with regulatory standards and criteria.
• Read and interpret plans submitted by engineers, architects and other design professionals.
• Analyze data, including evaluating job costs, preparing bid specifications and tracking expenditures.
• Read, interpret and apply regulations, policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff, design professionals, contractors, government staff, elected officials and the general public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment.)

• Ability to sit for extended periods. Ability to frequently stand and walk. Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use blueprint machine, engineering calculator, planimeter, and office equipment such as computer, copiers, telephone, and FAX machine.
• This class specification is used for classification, recruitment and examination purposes. It is not to be considered a substitute for work performance standards.
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